An ordinary young man from a common family is like an ant to the Bai family. If the Bai family were to deliberately capture Lin Hao and use him as a medicinal slave to refine elixirs for them, the Lin family behind him would not dare to have any complaints.
However, Lin Hao dared to refine an elixir right in front of the Bai familyâs young lady, Bai Qiu, and a refining master in the Elixir Pavilion. If he had no backing at all, would he dare to do such a foolish thing?!
What others couldnât see, Luo Feng, a seasoned veteran, could easily grasp the details and analyze them logically.
Especially after today, seeing Lin Hao dare to challenge Xingchen Yu, his guess was almost certainly true!
While Luo Feng was deep in thought, Xingchen Yuâs face was so gloomy it could drip water. He was furious that the young man in the second-floor private room dared to show him no respect, not even giving the Xianjian Sect a second thought!
Among all the major forces present, apart from a few disciples of certain sects, who dared to openly challenge him like this?!
"Brother upstairs, leave a way out for others, and it will be easier to meet in the future. If you keep pressing like this, it wonât be good for any of us... I wonder if Brother thinks my words make sense... My Xingchen family has three top-tier refining masters, and only with them would this supreme treasure be useful." Xingchen Yuâs gaze fell on the second-floor private room, directly bringing up the Xingchen family, hoping the mysterious young man in the room would know when to back off.
Upon hearing this, Lin Haoâs brows furrowed slightly. The disciple of the Xianjian Sect was truly annoying. The auction house was a place where the capable should win. Lin Haoâs bid on the supreme treasure was not to oppose Xingchen Yu; this supreme treasure was of great use to him. His own refining skills were already quite high. Not to mention ordinary top-tier refining masters, even refining grandmasters were merely apprentices in Lin Haoâs eyes. Only in Lin Haoâs hands could the supreme treasure be refined to the highest quality with the least cost. How could Lin Hao give up?
"Do you have top-tier refining masters in your family, or do you think we donât have senior refining grandmasters?" Lin Haoâs voice came from the second-floor private room.
These words caused a huge stir. The mysterious young man in the private room claimed to have senior refining grandmasters in his family!
Refining grandmasters are divided into different levels. In the family behind Xingchen Yu, there were only three ordinary top-tier refining masters, which were not on the same level as refining grandmasters.
And ordinary refining grandmasters were a notch below senior refining grandmasters.
If an ordinary refining grandmaster needed to spend 100 medium-grade spirit stones to repair the supreme treasure, a senior refining grandmaster would need at most 30 medium-grade spirit stones, and perhaps even less. Moreover, the quality of the refined materials would be far superior to those of ordinary refining grandmasters. If calculated, the three ordinary refining masters of the Xingchen family would be like a small fry compared to a senior refining grandmaster.
"Ha ha... You have senior refining grandmasters in your family... Little Brother, as far as I know, there isnât a single refining grandmaster in the entire Tiandu Kingdom, and you claim to have a senior refining grandmaster in your family?!" Xingchen Yu laughed in anger. "Iâll bid 10 medium-grade spirit stones. If anyone continues to bid, itâs a lack of respect, and they will be opposing my Xingchen family and the entire Xianjian Sect!"
"Money to bid, no money to leave. I bid 11 medium-grade spirit stones." Lin Hao remained calm, determined to get the sealed supreme treasure today.
His current bid had reached 11 medium-grade spirit stones. Regardless of the Bai familyâs opinion, Lin Hao could not back down. If necessary, he would pay out of his own pocket, at most owing a debt, which he would repay soon.
At this moment, Lin Haoâs words, "Money to bid, no money to leave," caused a brief silence in the auction house, with only a few sect forces smiling secretly.
Lin Xiurui and others broke out in a cold sweat. Who gave Lin Hao the nerve to openly offend a sect disciple like this!
Moreover, Xingchen Yu was not an ordinary disciple but a core figure in the Xianjian Sect, himself from a first-tier force family. Even ordinary sect disciples wouldnât dare to provoke him...
"Brother Xiurui... Should we bring Lin Hao out and make him kowtow and apologize to the sect disciple? Otherwise, Iâm afraid Lin Hao will drag us down..." Lin Caiyi frowned deeply, hating Lin Hao to the bone. That ignorant brute dared to challenge Xingchen Yu!
Upon hearing this, Lin Yanâer shook her head. "Iâm afraid itâs not just a matter of kowtowing and apologizing... Lin Hao is so audacious; we must hand him over to Xingchen Yu. Otherwise, if he gets angry, he could destroy our Lin family with his own strength... Lin Hao is truly courting death. Just having 11 medium-grade spirit stones is laughable."
Lin Yanâer wasnât lying. Xingchen Yuâs strength was astonishing. Even if all the high-ranking members of the Lin family joined forces, they might not be able to defeat him. Moreover, Xingchen Yu had many junior disciples with him. This terrifying force could even level Liuyun City.
"No rush..." Lin Xiuruiâs lips curled slightly. He already had a plan. Handing over the ignorant Lin Hao to Xingchen Yu would not only save them from Xingchen Yuâs anger but might also help them build a relationship with someone like Xingchen Yu. With this connection, if Xingchen Yu recommended him, Lin Xiurui would have a good chance of entering the sect!
"Ha ha, Lin Hao, you are my stepping stone... I hope you continue to be arrogant." Lin Xiuruiâs face was cold. He could instantly expose all of Lin Haoâs lies. What senior refining grandmasters in his family? It was all nonsense. Lin Hao at most had some connection with Luo Feng, but provoking Xingchen Yu, Luo Feng couldnât protect him!
Lin Yanâer and Lin Caiyiâs expressions were slightly excited. They had guessed Lin Xiuruiâs thoughts. If this happened, even they might have a chance to meet someone of Xingchen Yuâs level!
Lin Nan Gong sat with Lin Xiurui and Lin Yanâer, hearing their conversation clearly, and frowned.
...
At this moment, Xingchen Yuâs expression kept changing. In such a small place, someone dared to challenge him so openly, making him lose face. Ten medium-grade spirit stones were already his limit. Continuing to bid would require using the sectâs funds, which was absolutely unacceptable.
"Ha ha, I give up..." In the end, Xingchen Yu laughed coldly and voluntarily gave up the auction for the supreme treasure. He looked at the second-floor private room: "The young man upstairs, why hide in the private room and not show your face? Everyone else is sitting downstairs. Is your status higher than others? Why not come down and meet me?"
Xingchen Yu came from a major family. Even though he hated the mysterious young man in the private room, he wouldnât act rashly. The young man dared to challenge him so openly, speaking disrespectfully and not taking the Xingchen family seriously, surely had some backing. Ordinary family disciples wouldnât have such audacity. Perhaps, the mysterious young man was from an opposing force to the Xingchen family...
The white-haired old man looked meaningfully at the second-floor private room. He naturally knew who was inside. The Bai family was not unfamiliar with Lin Haoâs name, especially the fourth miss, Bai Xiaoxiao, and the second miss, Bai Qiu, who had high praise for him. Both ladies had said they couldnât see through Lin Hao.
Perhaps, the young man was not as simple as he seemed, and might have a âTian Lingâ expert behind him.
...
Lin Hao sat in the private room, ignoring Xingchen Yu, thinking about how to explain to Luo Feng. After all, 11 medium-grade spirit stones were not a small amount. His âWind Thunder Palmâ had only sold for one medium-grade spirit stone, plus the free auction of an item, worth at most three medium-grade spirit stones. He was already over by eight medium-grade spirit stones...
While Lin Hao was deep in thought, Lin Nan Gong came uninvited.
Lin Hao sized up Lin Nan Gong, not understanding his intentions.
"Lin Hao, I advise you to leave quickly. Lin Xiurui and Lin Yanâer plan to hand you over to Xingchen Yu." Lin Nan Gong said calmly.
Upon hearing this, Lin Haoâs expression turned cold. Those people actually planned to do this!
Without waiting for Lin Hao to respond, Lin Nan Gong turned and left.
"Little brother, since youâve already taken the supreme treasure, why not come down and meet me? Perhaps we are acquainted. If you donât come down, Iâll have to intrude on your private room." Xingchen Yuâs words were icy, his anger not yet fully unleashed, only because he had some concerns. After all, this was the Bai familyâs auction house, and he couldnât go too far. Moreover, the identity of the young man in the private room was not yet confirmed, so he couldnât act rashly.
"Brother Xingchen, long admired your name..." Suddenly, a man and two women appeared in front of Xingchen Yu, the leading man speaking.
Xingchen Yu was slightly taken aback, sizing up the three. They seemed to be disciples of a local family in Liuyun City.
"Who are you, and what do you want?" Xingchen Yu asked indifferently.
"Brother Xingchen... I apologize. The one opposing you in the second-floor private room is a disciple of our Lin family. That brute has always been arrogant. I apologize to Brother Xingchen here..." Lin Xiurui spoke respectfully and cautiously. A disciple of a sect at Xingchen Yuâs level was far above them, capable of destroying the entire Lin family with a single move.
"You... what did you say..." Xingchen Yuâs gaze swept over Lin Xiurui and Lin Yanâer, his voice cold.
Under Xingchen Yuâs gaze, the three felt as if they had fallen into an ice cave. The mental pressure made Lin Xiurui and the othersâ faces change repeatedly, as if they were being swallowed by a monstrous beast, causing them to shudder.
Lin Xiurui even felt that Xingchen Yu could crush him with a single finger.
"Brother Xingchen, Iâm truly sorry... We will hand over that brute to you, and you can deal with him as you see fit!" Lin Yanâerâs face was pale, her voice trembling.
Upon hearing this, Xingchen Yuâs expression improved somewhat. This was the Bai familyâs auction house, and he couldnât cause trouble here. But if the Lin family handed over the young man themselves, it would be none of his business.
Xingchen Yu had his own calculations. A disciple from an ordinary family dared to challenge him here. If not severely punished, how could he quench his anger?